al Juyushi: A Vision of the Fatemiyeen [Hardcover]

Ja'far us Sadiq M. Saifuddin (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0953927016 | ISBN-13: 978-0953927012 | Publication Date: December 2002

Al Jame'al Juyushi was built by Amir al Juyush, Badr al Jamali (RA) in the year 478H/1085AD. This Fatemi masjid was built on an edge of the Muqattam hills overlooking the city of al Qahera.

We have discussed al Juyushi's historical significance in the context of the Fatemi Dawah. It reflects the eminence of the Aimamat Fatemiyeen (AS), their Doat and represents their victories. Imam al Mustansir Billah (AS) guided his Doat for the preparation of satr. The Imam's (AS) fata constructed the Masjid during this period leading up to satr. Our research discusses the significance of al Juyushi and its architecture, its recent restoration, the Fatemi Tayyebi community's replication of its designs in their current architecture.

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...deals with the history of the Masjid, its design, the engravings and inscriptions on its internal and external features. -- -by Dr Ayman Fu'ad Sayyid

About the Author

Ja'far us Sadiq bin Amir Mufaddal Saifuddin is the grandson of the 52nd Dai al Fatemi Dr. Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin (TUS). He is a graduate of Arabic literature from Cairo University and completed his Masters (al Faqih al Jayyid) at Al Jamea tus Saifiyah in Surat, India. He is also currently studying for a Masters Degree in Arabic Literature at ALESCO, the institute of Arabic Research and Studies, Cairo.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 180 pages
• Publisher: Graphico Printing Ltd (December 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0953927016
• ISBN-13: 978-0953927012
• Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 8.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,576,527 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Marvellous work done by Jaffer us Sadiqbhai Saheb, July 8, 2003

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Adnan Vohra (Surat, India) - See all my reviews

This review is from: al Juyushi: A Vision of the Fatemiyeen (Hardcover)

This book is an amazing piece of work. The watercolor paintings, photographs and the depth and insight with which the bhai saheb has handled the subject is beyond compare.
This book will be appreciated by those who have a love for Fatemid art architecture and literature. For those who love the lanes and by-lanes of Cairo.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Islamic Architecture, January 5, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: al Juyushi: A Vision of the Fatemiyeen (Hardcover)

Extensive research on fatimid islamic architecture.The book imparts the vision of the fatimiyeen to the student of islamic architecture.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent work, January 5, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: al Juyushi: A Vision of the Fatemiyeen (Hardcover)

The book is a must for a reseacher on islamic architecture.The photographs in the book are unique.